TDOT launches pothole repair after floods and winter storm

Lynn Lay with the Campbell County Highway Department filling a pot hole on Monday afternoon on Flat Hollow Road.
On Friday morning, a TDOT crew was filling pot holes on Highway 90 in Campbell County.

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– The recent heavy rains and winter weather have created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes as well as on county roads across Campbell County. “We have a crew dedicated to just pot holes everyday of the week. That’s unless we have weather that requires that crew’s attention elsewhere,” said Ron Dilbeck, Campbell County Road Superintendent.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has already enacted its statewide effort using all available resources, including contractors, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible.

“Each year, we anticipate severe weather will impact our roads, and we’ve proactively planned for pothole repairs while also addressing winter conditions,” says Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. “Our teams have been focused on putting contracts in place ahead of time, enabling us to immediately mobilize and begin repairs. This approach ensures we can respond quickly and effectively, prioritizing the safety and service of Tennesseans.”

“The interstates are a whole different animal when it comes to pot holes. TDOT is dealing with a lot of challenges including non-stop traffic and speed,” said Dilbeck.

If there’s a pot hole on a county road that you see, Dilbeck encourages you to call his office. The number is 423.562.3404.

A Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper is out in front of this TDOT crew working on Highway 90 in Campbell County on Friday morning.

Multiple crews will be patching potholes over the coming days and weeks. Cold mix asphalt is currently being used for temporary repairs. Permanent repairs will be made in spring and early summer when asphalt plants are producing ample amounts of hot mix and it’s more readily available.

In some cases, motorists should be prepared for short-term traffic delays during these pothole repair operations. While every effort will be made to perform repairs during off-peak travel times (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. weekdays), some lane closures may extend into the late afternoon, evening, and weekends. We ask drivers to be patient and to watch out for TDOT crews on interstates and state highways. Work with Us – move over, slow down.

Please note – inclement weather, emergency repairs or incidents may disrupt daily schedules. TDOT does not count potholes, keep a tally of how many potholes have been repaired or the cost of repairs per pothole. These repairs are part of normal highway maintenance operations. Drivers can report potholes by calling the TDOTFIX Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX or by submitting an order online.

This TDOT crew was in Campbell County on Friday filling pot holes on Highway 90.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest road conditions and live-streaming SmartWay traffic cameras. Travelers can also dial 511 for travel information or follow TDOT on Twitter for statewide travel. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-02/25/2025-6AM-PHOTO CREDITS: MARK NAGI-TDOT AND CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT)

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